Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nick Taurinskas, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Sandstone, MN

  • NPI 1992119291
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
204 Lundorff Dr
Sandstone, MN 550725051
(320) 245-2250
fax (320) 245-2555
Additional location
330 N 8Th Ave E
Duluth, MN 558052024
(218) 723-1112
fax (218) 529-9120
Mailing address
330 N 8Th Ave E
Duluth, MN 558052024

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #59588
Medicaid
MN #1992119291

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992119291. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
81
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,873
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 64 35 $72
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 17 16 $74

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Sandstone Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, INC. 1 $15.92

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$16

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,116
Patients
445
Total drug cost
$102,483
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 247 50 $4,624
Gabapentin Generic 238 37 $4,011
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 202 33 $3,505
Lisinopril Generic 174 47 $2,017
Omeprazole Generic 154 30 $2,390
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 140 28 $1,714
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 124 34 $3,532
Famotidine Generic 122 21 $1,812
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 115 31 $2,079
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 109 27 $413

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nick Taurinskas's medical specialty?
Dr. Nick Taurinskas practices Family Medicine Physician in Sandstone, MN.
Where does Dr. Nick Taurinskas practice?
Dr. Nick Taurinskas practices at 204 Lundorff Dr, Sandstone, MN 550725051. Office phone: 3202452250.
What is Dr. Nick Taurinskas's NPI?
Dr. Nick Taurinskas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992119291, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nick Taurinskas accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Nick Taurinskas does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Nick Taurinskas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.